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Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş: Europa League Preview, Form and How to Follow Live

Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş in the Europa League, 15 Oct 2026. Kickoff time, recent form, league-phase table and where to follow live update

By Goal Rush Oct 15, 2026 5 min read

Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş: Europa League Preview, Form and How to Follow Live

Beşiktaş travel to Germany to face Hoffenheim in the UEFA Europa League league phase on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with kickoff at 22:00 EAT (19:00 UTC / 20:00 BST / 21:00 CEST). Beşiktaş arrive in strong form after a 4-1 opening win over Marseille, while Hoffenheim, beaten 2-0 at OFI on matchday one, have lost four of their last five games. Here's your complete guide to the match.

Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş: Match Details

Competition: UEFA Europa League 2026-27 (league phase)
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Kickoff: 22:00 East Africa Time / 19:00 UTC / 20:00 UK time / 21:00 Germany time
Home team: Hoffenheim
Formations listed: 4-3-3 for both sides

Live scores, lineups and stats will appear on the Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş match page on Score808 once the game begins. For every fixture and the full table, visit the UEFA Europa League hub.

Europa League Table Before Kickoff

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	GF–GA	GD	Pts
1	Juventus	1	1	0	0	5–0	+5	3
2	Crystal Palace	1	1	0	0	4–0	+4	3
3	Beşiktaş	1	1	0	0	4–1	+3	3
...
31	Hoffenheim	1	0	0	1	0–2	-2	0

Beşiktaş are third with 3 points from one game, one of 16 teams on a maximum return, separated by goal difference. Hoffenheim are 31st with no points and a goal difference of -2. Under the 36-team league-phase format, the top eight go straight to the last 16, while teams from ninth to 24th enter the knockout playoff round, so every point and goal counts.

Hoffenheim's Form: Four Defeats in Five

Hoffenheim have won 1 and lost 4 of their last five. Their recent results:

10 Oct: Hoffenheim 2-3 Hamburg (loss)
20 Sep: Paderborn 3-1 Hoffenheim (loss)
17 Sep: OFI 2-0 Hoffenheim (loss, Europa League)
12 Sep: Hoffenheim 2-1 Stuttgart (win)
5 Sep: Hoffenheim 2-3 Borussia Dortmund (loss)

The numbers point to a defensive problem: Hoffenheim have conceded 12 goals in those five games, including three in each of their last two home matches. They're scoring (seven in five), but not enough to cover the leaks. Their win over Stuttgart shows what they're capable of at home when things click. Read the Hoffenheim vs Hamburg result for their latest match.

Beşiktaş's Form: Four Wins from Five

Beşiktaş have won 4 and lost 1 of their last five. Their recent results:

11 Oct: Beşiktaş 2-1 Kocaelispor (win)
20 Sep: Amed 3-2 Beşiktaş (loss)
17 Sep: Beşiktaş 4-1 Marseille (win, Europa League)
11 Sep: Beşiktaş 3-0 Erzurumspor (win)
5 Sep: Fenerbahçe 1-2 Beşiktaş (win)

Beşiktaş have scored 13 goals in five games, and their win at Fenerbahçe showed they can deliver in big matches. The loss at Amed is the only blemish, and their 4-1 victory over Marseille gave them one of the strongest openings in the competition. Read the Beşiktaş vs Marseille result or the Beşiktaş vs Kocaelispor report for more.

Key Questions for This Match

Can Hoffenheim stop the goals going in? Twelve conceded in five games is the main concern.
Can Beşiktaş carry their attacking form on the road? Thirteen goals in five matches suggests they can.
Can Hoffenheim find their first European points? They're yet to score in the competition.
Does goal difference matter this early? With 16 teams on three points, a heavy win could push Beşiktaş into the top eight.

What This Means for the Table

A Beşiktaş win would take them to 6 points and keep them among the leaders.
A Hoffenheim win would lift them to 3 points and out of the bottom five on points.
A draw would give Beşiktaş 4 points and Hoffenheim their first point, leaving Hoffenheim with work to do.

With only the second game played, nothing is decided, but results now can shape the race for the top eight.

Head-to-Head

The match page doesn't show any head-to-head data at the moment, so check the Score808 match page for updates as kickoff approaches.

How to Follow Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş Live

At the time of writing, the match page shows that the live stream and statistics aren't available yet. They typically appear once the game kicks off. Return to the match page at kickoff for live updates, lineups and stats. The same night, you can also read the Celta Vigo vs Juventus preview, the Ferencváros vs Viktoria Plzeň preview, the Dinamo Zagreb vs Anderlecht preview and the NEC Nijmegen vs Levski Sofia preview, or browse the news section for more football coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Hoffenheim vs Beşiktaş?
Kickoff is at 22:00 East Africa Time on Thursday, 15 October 2026, which is 19:00 UTC, 20:00 in the UK and 21:00 in Germany.

Which competition is this match part of?
It's a UEFA Europa League 2026-27 league-phase fixture.

Where do Hoffenheim and Beşiktaş sit in the table?
Beşiktaş are third with 3 points from one game. Hoffenheim are 31st with no points from one game.

What was each team's last result?
Hoffenheim lost 3-2 at home to Hamburg on 10 October. Beşiktaş beat Kocaelispor 2-1 at home on 11 October.

Where can I follow the match live?
Live updates, lineups and statistics will appear on the Score808 match page once the game starts.

Final Word

Beşiktaş have the form, the goals and an opening win in the bank, while Hoffenheim have home advantage and a pressing need to stop the losing run. Expect an open contest with plenty at stake early in the league phase. Bookmark the match page and check back after the final whistle for the result and updated table.